UAE residents attend the World Youth Day with Pope Francis in Lisbon - in pictures
300 young residents from the UAE, priests and volunteers who were part of the 1.5 million people in Lisbon for the World Youth Day addressed by Pope Francis. Photo: Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia
Priests from the UAE with Bishop Paolo Martinelli wait to listen to the papal mass in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo: Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia
The UAE flag was carried by residents of the Emirates along with flags of other countries represented at the World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo: Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia
About 1.5 million people gathered in Lisbon for the World Youth Day for a mass addressed by Pope Francis. Photo: Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia
Bishops and priests from all over the world including the UAE gather to hear Pope Francis. Photo: Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia
Bishop Paulo Martinelli and Bishop Paul Hinder (extreme right) in Lisbon at the World Youth Day event addressed by Pope Francis. Photo: Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia
Pope Francis's message of inclusion, love and fearlessness touched priests and volunteers who travelled to Lisbon to hear him speak. Photo: Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia
The World Youth Day is held every four years. Photo: Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia
300 young residents from the UAE, priests and volunteers who were part of the 1.5 million people in Lisbon for the World Youth Day addressed by Pope Francis. Photo: Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia
UAE expatriates said they were proud to carry the flag of the Emirates during a procession at the Papal Mass in Lisbon on Sunday. Photo: Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia
Pope Francis's message to the youth not to be afraid and to dare to dream resonated with young expatriates. Photo: Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia
Pope Francis listens as a person speaks on the stage during a meeting with World Youth Day volunteers in Lisbon. Reuters
Pope Francis meets with World Youth Day volunteers in Lisbon. Reuters